Metering Mode | Sony W550, DSC-W530, DSCW530 specs

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the

exposure.
1. MENU		(Metering Mode)	desired mode

		Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera
	(Multi)	determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

		Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the
	(Center)	brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

		Align the spot metering cross hairs on the subject to meter one part of the
		subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or
		when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
	(Spot)

Notes

In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.

If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used. You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

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Sony W550, DSC-W530, DSCW530 manual Metering Mode

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DSC-W530/W550 Operation Search Operation Search Using the internal memory How to use this User GuideUsing the wrist strap Before Use Shooting Deleting images ViewingViewing still images Viewing movies Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingUsing Menu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Connecting the camera to the computer Using with your computerUsing the software Uploading images to a media service Printing Printing still images Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Smile Shutter Self-Timer Changing settings PMB Picture Motion Browser Installing PMB Windows On cleaning Search by Operation Displaying enlarged images Changing clock settingsInitializing settings Editing images How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Printing out a Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images used in this User GuideIllustrations used in this User Guide Names of parts Menu on Menu off List of shooting mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenDisplay Indication REC List of viewing mode icons Display ISO400 Flash mode White balance ISO number Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto On Scene Recognition Program Auto Scene Selection Back to top Camera shake SteadyShotTips for preventing blur Subject blur Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting a panorama image Related Topic Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Disp Screen Display Settings Back to top When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Flash Smile Shutter Button. Details Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Back to top Viewing still images Playback zoom To save enlarged images Image Index Displaying images of the desired folder Delete button Menu Control button Playback feature Viewing movies Scrolling the panorama images for display Operation button Action Using Menu items Shooting REC Mode Scene Selection Back to top Easy Mode Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Related Topic Shooting Direction Image Size On image quality and image size Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting still imagesImage size in Easy Mode Image Usage guidelines No. Printing Size Images Image size when shooting movies Movie image size Usage guidelines Burst Settings Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity White Balance Effects of lighting conditions Back to top Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Advanced mode Scene RecognitionFirst Image Second Image Back to top Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Selecting the priority face Back to top DRO Menu items not available in some REC modes Menu items Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Interval SlideshowImage Repeat Back to top Retouch Delete To cancel the protection Protect Dpof Clearing the Dpof mark Rotate Select Folder Viewing images across multiple folders Menu items that cannot be set according to recording media Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Changing camera settings Grid Line Disp. Resolution Digital Zoom Size Total zoom scale Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye 102 Beep Language Setting Function Guide Display color Power Save Initialize Video Out PAL USB Connect PTP/MTP LUN Setting Format Create REC. Folder On the folders Change REC. Folder Delete REC. Folder Copy File Number Date & Time Setting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh PMB Picture Motion Browser Installing PMB Windows Sonypmb Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer without using PMB Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection PMB Portable Starting up PMB Portable Windows Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh Printing still images Printing at a shop If you have problems Battery pack and power 135 Shooting still images/movies Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Flash does not workClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Cannot insert dates on images Dots appear and remain on the screen Cannot shoot images in successionSame image is shot several times Cannot play back images Cannot display images in index modeViewing images Date and time are not displayed Deleting Cannot delete an image Cannot import images ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start Consult the computer or software manufacturer You have formatted a memory card by mistake Memory cardCannot insert a memory card Is inserted into the camera Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryInternal memory Internal memory Printing Cannot print images with the date Others C13 Self-diagnosis displayC32 E61 E62 E91 Messages Turn the power off and on again Folder errorVibration warning indicator Memory card locked Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files VGA is not supported with this memory cardMaximum number of images already selected No internal memory space remaining Delete all images? Precautions 152 On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Effective use of the battery pack Battery packOn charging the battery pack About the remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack Battery charger Memory card Memory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback 159 Cleaning the lens On cleaningCleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the flash Number of still images Internal memory Memory card formatted with this cameraApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Recordable time of movies Qvga Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens License Trademarks